Merak is a budget class sailboat for 8 guests in 4 double cabins. Built in France and renovated in 2022, it sails under canvas and engine on 4, 5 and 8-day routes with a bilingual naturalist guide. It is ideal for small groups and for travelers who want an authentic sailing experience. From $1,275 per person.
Let’s talk about your tripMerak Sailboat at a glance
| Category | Budget (tourist class) |
| Vessel type | Sailboat |
| Capacity | 8 guests in 4 double cabins |
| Size | 16 m (52 ft) long, 5 m beam |
| Built | France, 1985 (renovated in 2022) |
| Speed | 8 knots under engine, up to 13 knots under sail |
| Crew | Captain, bilingual naturalist guide, cook and sailor |
| Itineraries | 4, 5 and 8 days |
| Price from | $1,275 per person |
Cabins on board Merak Sailboat
Merak has 4 double cabins and two bathrooms with shower and toilet, plus an outdoor shower.
- Double cabin with a double bed.
- Bunk-bed cabins, ideal for friends or families.
Life on board
On board there is a dining room, TV, stereo and a small library. Meals are cooked on board following the daily menu. Between visits, sailing days alternate with snorkeling, paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking and panga rides. Snorkeling gear can be rented on board if you request it in advance.
Merak Sailboat itineraries
- Itinerary A (4 and 5 days): north with Rábida, Chinese Hat and Bartolomé, or south with South Plaza, Santa Fe, Española and Floreana.
- Itinerary B (4 and 5 days): northwest with Santiago, Dragon Hill and North Seymour, or east with San Cristóbal (Kicker Rock, Lobos Island, Punta Pitt).
- 8-day combinations: A, B, A+B and B+A join two short routes.
All routes start and end in Baltra. See the day-by-day program in the Itineraries tab below.
